May 4, 1985. Journal Excerpt. Norway. photo: Kevin at train station
on a train returning from bergen to oslo. mountains are covered with snow. we pass small
villages and see people cross-country skiing rather than walking.
the houses are shingled with slate. on the highways there are “moose crossing” signs
(in norwegian – with pictures).
we’re in the smoking car of the train and everyone is smoking. i think i’m going to be sick.
may day is a big deal in scandinavia, with parades, a holiday, rallies. i didn’t even know
what it was, really.
i haven’t done laundry in two and a half weeks.
there was a group of teenagers on the train yesterday. one of them was elected to ask us if
we were the american pop band true west.
i wish i was cross-country skiing right now
at our show last night i signed an autograph for bjorn
the promoter’s name was tord